Political Essay Examples

In developing countries the majority of the people live in rural areas. As such any attempt at bringing overall development should rightly lay greater emphasis on rural development which is sought to be brought about through planning.
The governments in these countries are facing the problem of initiating and accelerating the pace of development to enhance the standard of living of the people.

In developing countries the majority of the people live in rural areas. As such any attempt at bringing overall development should rightly lay greater emphasis on rural development which is sought to be brought about through planning.

The governments in these countries are facing the problem of initiating and accelerating the pace of development to enhance the standard of living of the people.

Generally, all Constitutions are divided into two categories viz., federal and unitary. Under the unitary Constitution the powers of the Government are centralized in one government and that is generally the Central government and the States are subordinate to it.
While in a federal Constitution there is division of powers between the Center and the States and both are independent as well as co

Generally, all Constitutions are divided into two categories viz., federal and unitary. Under the unitary Constitution the powers of the Government are centralized in one government and that is generally the Central government and the States are subordinate to it.

While in a federal Constitution there is division of powers between the Center and the States and both are independent as well as co

The preamble of a Constitution sets out the main objectives which the legislature seeks to secure for the people. It expresses what the legislature has dreamt or thought to achieve. It embodies the ideals which the framers of the Constitution wanted for the general purpose of the people in their best interests.
The Preamble of Indian Constitution declares:
"We, the People of India, having so

The preamble of a Constitution sets out the main objectives which the legislature seeks to secure for the people. It expresses what the legislature has dreamt or thought to achieve. It embodies the ideals which the framers of the Constitution wanted for the general purpose of the people in their best interests.

Article 16 which provides for equality of opportunity in matters of appointment and employment is only an incident to application of the equality concept envisaged in Article 14. This Article gives effect to the doctrine of equality and to the prohibition of discrimination guaranteed by Article 16 (1) in the matters of public employment. Article 16 lays down:
(1) There shall be equality of oppo

Article 16 which provides for equality of opportunity in matters of appointment and employment is only an incident to application of the equality concept envisaged in Article 14. This Article gives effect to the doctrine of equality and to the prohibition of discrimination guaranteed by Article 16 (1) in the matters of public employment. Article 16 lays down:

Freedom of speech and expression is a bulwark of a democratic form of government. Article 19 (1) (a) guarantees to all citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression.
According to Article 19 (2), the State may make a law Imposing reasonable restrictions on the exercise of that right in the interests of the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, dece

Freedom of speech and expression is a bulwark of a democratic form of government. Article 19 (1) (a) guarantees to all citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression.

According to Article 19 (2), the State may make a law Imposing reasonable restrictions on the exercise of that right in the interests of the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, dece

The implementation of the WTO Agreements which were to come into full force after 2004-05, but delayed due to successive rounds of talks at Doha, Singapore, Seattle, Cancun, Hong Kong, UK, etc. when the transition phase for some of the important Agreements will be over, raises several controversies.
The failure of the Ministerial- level talks held during the last six years only highlights the d

The implementation of the WTO Agreements which were to come into full force after 2004-05, but delayed due to successive rounds of talks at Doha, Singapore, Seattle, Cancun, Hong Kong, UK, etc. when the transition phase for some of the important Agreements will be over, raises several controversies.

The failure of the Ministerial- level talks held during the last six years only highlights the d

Article 44 of the Constitution of India lays down an important directive principle of state policy, namely, that the State shall endeavour to secure for its citizens, a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. However, as clarified by Art. 37, directive principles are not enforceable by any court, although they are fundamental in the governance of the country.
Today, citizens of In

Article 44 of the Constitution of India lays down an important directive principle of state policy, namely, that the State shall endeavour to secure for its citizens, a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. However, as clarified by Art. 37, directive principles are not enforceable by any court, although they are fundamental in the governance of the country.

George Orwell's classic novel 1984 is a perfect example of a futuristic totalitarian regime and a dystopia. Orwell's tale expresses his vision of a government changing and becoming a totalitarian government. The government, in this story, is run by an unknown leader who goes by the title "Big Brother". The concept of "Big Brother" is that someone is always watching, and people can never deceive th

George Orwell's classic novel 1984 is a perfect example of a futuristic totalitarian regime and a dystopia. Orwell's tale expresses his vision of a government changing and becoming a totalitarian government. The government, in this story, is run by an unknown leader who goes by the title "Big Brother". The concept of "Big Brother" is that someone is always watching, and people can never deceive th

"No one is free, even the birds are chained to the sky." Bob Dylan said this probably not knowing its profound connection with George Orwell's novel "1984", but the as well could be in "1984". Orwell depicts a totalitarian dystopian world where there is no freedom and citizens are being brainwashed constantly. Without any sense of individual fairness, people work for the party just like the gear w

"No one is free, even the birds are chained to the sky." Bob Dylan said this probably not knowing its profound connection with George Orwell's novel "1984", but the as well could be in "1984". Orwell depicts a totalitarian dystopian world where there is no freedom and citizens are being brainwashed constantly. Without any sense of individual fairness, people work for the party just like the gear w

Communism is explained by Marx as a form of society which the proletariat will bring into existence through its revolutionary struggle. In Communist Manifesto Marx and Engels argued that the communists have no interests separate and apart from the interests of the proletariat as a whole.
In his Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts-Marx defined communism as the positive abolition of private pr

Communism is explained by Marx as a form of society which the proletariat will bring into existence through its revolutionary struggle. In Communist Manifesto Marx and Engels argued that the communists have no interests separate and apart from the interests of the proletariat as a whole.

In his Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts-Marx defined communism as the positive abolition of private pr

Globalization can be defined as the ongoing global trend toward the free flow of goods and services and the creation of a world economy. Through global trade and cooperation, Globalization aims to benefit everyone who partakes in it. While it provides a great number of advantages to society, they are given at the expense of others. Since it's argued for the greater good, it has become one of the m

Globalization can be defined as the ongoing global trend toward the free flow of goods and services and the creation of a world economy. Through global trade and cooperation, Globalization aims to benefit everyone who partakes in it. While it provides a great number of advantages to society, they are given at the expense of others. Since it's argued for the greater good, it has become one of the m

Mill began his Representative Government by stating that we can only decide which is the best form of government, by examining which form of government fulfills most adequately the purposes of government.
For Mill, the point of having a government was that it performed two main functions: it must use the existing qualities and skills of the citizens to best serve their interests, and it must im

Mill began his Representative Government by stating that we can only decide which is the best form of government, by examining which form of government fulfills most adequately the purposes of government.

For Mill, the point of having a government was that it performed two main functions: it must use the existing qualities and skills of the citizens to best serve their interests, and it must im

The 2016 race for the next U.S. president is becoming much more intense than was expected. Even in China, the world's biggest country, presidential races are hotly debated. Interestingly, in America, Donald Trump, a billionaire who was not projected to win the election early on, has recently defeated other strong competitors. He has now won the Republican Party nominee.
Mussed silver hair and

The 2016 race for the next U.S. president is becoming much more intense than was expected. Even in China, the world's biggest country, presidential races are hotly debated. Interestingly, in America, Donald Trump, a billionaire who was not projected to win the election early on, has recently defeated other strong competitors. He has now won the Republican Party nominee.

Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, contends that, "We need a great president." He goes further to say, "Well, you need somebody, because politicians are all talk and no action. They will not bring us - believe me - to the Promised Land." Will Donald Trump make a good president? He certainly thinks so, and I do too. Donald Trump will be a good president because of his views on the economy and di

Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, contends that, "We need a great president." He goes further to say, "Well, you need somebody, because politicians are all talk and no action. They will not bring us - believe me - to the Promised Land." Will Donald Trump make a good president? He certainly thinks so, and I do too. Donald Trump will be a good president because of his views on the economy and di

In order to enrich the royal treasury and to weaken the-power of the opponents, the Sultan increased taxes. He imposed heavy taxes especially on Hindus as he wanted to cripple there from social, economic and religious points of view, but pro-fessor Habib remarks, "He struck at the upper class Hindus in favor of the Hindu cultivators."
Besides Jaziya, he imposed other taxes on Hindus and enhance

In order to enrich the royal treasury and to weaken the-power of the opponents, the Sultan increased taxes. He imposed heavy taxes especially on Hindus as he wanted to cripple there from social, economic and religious points of view, but pro-fessor Habib remarks, "He struck at the upper class Hindus in favor of the Hindu cultivators."

Political thought is related to politics, but it is history that provides political thought its very basis. Political thought cannot be studies without politics sometime it may possible but we cannot study political thought without history. We must follow history to understanding political thought, so it is in historical context. Apolitical philosopher's political philosophy emerges in the age of

Political thought is related to politics, but it is history that provides political thought its very basis. Political thought cannot be studies without politics sometime it may possible but we cannot study political thought without history. We must follow history to understanding political thought, so it is in historical context. Apolitical philosopher's political philosophy emerges in the age of

As the term suggests, good governance means governing the people in a way that the interests of the people of all sections are preserved rightfully.
A good and generous government is one where all the individuals, in today's world say almost all the individual's rights are protected and they feel that they are not discriminated from one another on the grounds of cast, creed, sex, race and relig

As the term suggests, good governance means governing the people in a way that the interests of the people of all sections are preserved rightfully.

A good and generous government is one where all the individuals, in today's world say almost all the individual's rights are protected and they feel that they are not discriminated from one another on the grounds of cast, creed, sex, race and relig

The political theories of liberalism have received mounting challenges. While, earlier it was believed that it faces fierce opposition only from the Marxists, today there have arisen new schools of thought questioning liberalism on a number of points. These include:
1. Marxist accuses liberals of providing ideological apparatus to the capitalist mode of production, hiding inequalities and explo

The political theories of liberalism have received mounting challenges. While, earlier it was believed that it faces fierce opposition only from the Marxists, today there have arisen new schools of thought questioning liberalism on a number of points. These include:

Plato
According to Ernest Barker, "political thought begins with the Greeks. Its origin is connected with the clear and calm rationalism of Greek mind". They were the first to challenge supremacy of religion and curious to know everything.
Plato, the disciple of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle is one of the greatest political thinkers produced by ancient Greece. He adopted the method o

Plato

According to Ernest Barker, "political thought begins with the Greeks. Its origin is connected with the clear and calm rationalism of Greek mind". They were the first to challenge supremacy of religion and curious to know everything.

Plato, the disciple of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle is one of the greatest political thinkers produced by ancient Greece. He adopted the method o

From time immemorial, politics and business have been inextricably linked. In case of international business it is truer than domestic business. In theory, it is possible to draw line between business and politics, but in practice, it has little meaning.
Exploring the role of political activities and forces in shaping economic behavior is known as political economy. The basic purpose of busines

From time immemorial, politics and business have been inextricably linked. In case of international business it is truer than domestic business. In theory, it is possible to draw line between business and politics, but in practice, it has little meaning.

Exploring the role of political activities and forces in shaping economic behavior is known as political economy. The basic purpose of busines

A Political System has three related dimensions - ideology, source of authority and power, and ways of governance. Ideology concerns the beliefs which permeate the whole society. Ideology is concerned with whose welfare is more important - of the Wordsidual or the society.
There are two ends of ideology - individualism, and collectivism. Individualism believes in the philosophy that an individu

A Political System has three related dimensions - ideology, source of authority and power, and ways of governance. Ideology concerns the beliefs which permeate the whole society. Ideology is concerned with whose welfare is more important - of the Wordsidual or the society.

There are two ends of ideology - individualism, and collectivism. Individualism believes in the philosophy that an individu

Both the 'state' and the 'nation' are the terms frequently used in international politics. Both involved different meanings from past usage in the course of the period from the end of 18th century to the outbreak of the First World War. During the twentieth century, the two terms were regarded as synonymous, or at least both incorporated in the composite term 'nation-state.
"Nations are disting

Both the 'state' and the 'nation' are the terms frequently used in international politics. Both involved different meanings from past usage in the course of the period from the end of 18th century to the outbreak of the First World War. During the twentieth century, the two terms were regarded as synonymous, or at least both incorporated in the composite term 'nation-state.

There is an intimate relationship between politics and economics. Though Politics is of great importance in governance, it has been observed that economic issues function autonomously and contradict political doctrine.
International trade laws reveal how some of the countries circumvent political restrictions to benefit their economic and monetary goals. Normally no country imposes tax on expor

There is an intimate relationship between politics and economics. Though Politics is of great importance in governance, it has been observed that economic issues function autonomously and contradict political doctrine.

International trade laws reveal how some of the countries circumvent political restrictions to benefit their economic and monetary goals. Normally no country imposes tax on expor

The concept of political culture owes its genesis to the post second world war phase where political scientists attempted to develop a number of new approaches to detach political science from tentacles of traditional approaches. It seeks to study politics by integrating outputs from psychology and sociology.
Political culture refers to beliefs, attitudes and orientations that people have towar

The concept of political culture owes its genesis to the post second world war phase where political scientists attempted to develop a number of new approaches to detach political science from tentacles of traditional approaches. It seeks to study politics by integrating outputs from psychology and sociology.

Political culture refers to beliefs, attitudes and orientations that people have towar

Democracy is more stable in civic culture. Almond and Powell points out that the civic culture sometimes contains apparently contradictory political attitudes and that this is appropriate for democratic political systems, in that they too are structures of political contradictions.
The civic culture of capitalist societies is crisis prone. In civic culture, many individuals are active in politi

Democracy is more stable in civic culture. Almond and Powell points out that the civic culture sometimes contains apparently contradictory political attitudes and that this is appropriate for democratic political systems, in that they too are structures of political contradictions.

The civic culture of capitalist societies is crisis prone. In civic culture, many individuals are active in politi

The methods adopted by moderates to push their demands did not satisfy everyone in the Congress because the process was long and the progress was very slow. Some of the nationalists starting losing faith in the efficacy of Congress program.
They ridiculed the idea of going before the government with begging bowl, which fetched nothing. They believed that only action would enable them to get som

The methods adopted by moderates to push their demands did not satisfy everyone in the Congress because the process was long and the progress was very slow. Some of the nationalists starting losing faith in the efficacy of Congress program.

They ridiculed the idea of going before the government with begging bowl, which fetched nothing. They believed that only action would enable them to get som

In the economic sphere, government of India has to direct its policy to secure a better distribution of ownership and control of the material resources of the community. The government has also to ensure growth of industries preventing concentration of economic wealth.
The government's objective is also to prevent exploitation of labour, ensuring social justice. So government of India had to en

In the economic sphere, government of India has to direct its policy to secure a better distribution of ownership and control of the material resources of the community. The government has also to ensure growth of industries preventing concentration of economic wealth.

The government's objective is also to prevent exploitation of labour, ensuring social justice. So government of India had to en

To understand Democracy and the Democratic System we could check up on the great epic 'Ramayan'. King Rama had to bow before majority opinion and banish his Queen Sita. This despite being aware of her purity and innocence. But that is how democracy functions.
Democracy has been aptly termed as a form of governance 'by the people' for the people and of the people by the renowned diplomat and Ame

To understand Democracy and the Democratic System we could check up on the great epic 'Ramayan'. King Rama had to bow before majority opinion and banish his Queen Sita. This despite being aware of her purity and innocence. But that is how democracy functions.

Democracy has been aptly termed as a form of governance 'by the people' for the people and of the people by the renowned diplomat and Ame

Many of us have some aspirations and wishes for our country that we desire to fulfill and some changes to bring about, but we feel that we have little say in getting those things done. This is because of our limited power as citizens of the country.
Each of us has our rights and responsibilities as citizens of the country which we ought to remember and abide by. But privileges and power to brin

Many of us have some aspirations and wishes for our country that we desire to fulfill and some changes to bring about, but we feel that we have little say in getting those things done. This is because of our limited power as citizens of the country.

Each of us has our rights and responsibilities as citizens of the country which we ought to remember and abide by. But privileges and power to brin

Although the exact point of use of the term public opinion is not yet known but the word has gained ascendency with growing popularity of Democracy.
In broad terms, it refers to organized and considered opinion of a section or many sections of the people, on any issue or problem of public concern. It may or may not be the opinion of all the people or the majority.
According to Arthur Bentley

Although the exact point of use of the term public opinion is not yet known but the word has gained ascendency with growing popularity of Democracy.

In broad terms, it refers to organized and considered opinion of a section or many sections of the people, on any issue or problem of public concern. It may or may not be the opinion of all the people or the majority.

Traditional linkages and primordial loyalties remain a constitutive factor in pressure group politics in India. Most of them are linked to some or the other party and called 'parties behind the parties.
Their importance has grown with mounting pressure on the political system and fragmentation of dominant party system. However, their role has not been praiseworthy.
They have often created ch

Traditional linkages and primordial loyalties remain a constitutive factor in pressure group politics in India. Most of them are linked to some or the other party and called 'parties behind the parties.

Their importance has grown with mounting pressure on the political system and fragmentation of dominant party system. However, their role has not been praiseworthy.

Among the major divisive forces affecting the polity, caste remains the formidable one. It refers to an inscriptive system of status and hierarchy. Its chief characteristics are hierarchy, commensality, restrictions on marriage and hereditary occupation.
Its dominance is observed by M.N. Srinivas "Caste is so tacitly and so completely accepted by all, including those most vocal in condemning it

Among the major divisive forces affecting the polity, caste remains the formidable one. It refers to an inscriptive system of status and hierarchy. Its chief characteristics are hierarchy, commensality, restrictions on marriage and hereditary occupation.

Its dominance is observed by M.N. Srinivas "Caste is so tacitly and so completely accepted by all, including those most vocal in condemning it

I am a politically disenfranchised Millennial. I want to believe that my vote matters. I want to believe that politicians are dedicated to public service and intellectualism, and the media is more than another self-interested business pushing its own agenda. However, I do not believe these things. So what is the answer? Am I forced to accept this "reality" or is there some way to make a diff

I am a politically disenfranchised Millennial. I want to believe that my vote matters. I want to believe that politicians are dedicated to public service and intellectualism, and the media is more than another self-interested business pushing its own agenda. However, I do not believe these things. So what is the answer? Am I forced to accept this "reality" or is there some way to make a diff

After becoming an independent state, the first most essential task accomplished by the people of India was the formulation, enactment, adoption and inauguration of the Constitution of India which declared India to be a Sovereign Democratic Republic.
(Later on in 1976 by 42nd Amendment of our Constitution we proclaimed our nation as a Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic) The people o

After becoming an independent state, the first most essential task accomplished by the people of India was the formulation, enactment, adoption and inauguration of the Constitution of India which declared India to be a Sovereign Democratic Republic.

(Later on in 1976 by 42nd Amendment of our Constitution we proclaimed our nation as a Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic) The people o

Political Sociology Approach to Politics seeks to study politics as a dimension of social process. Politics is held to be basically social politics. It has its roots in the social process. Politics involves interactions between the human individual, society and state. It is the order- maintaining system of society.
The main overall objective of Politics is conflict-resolution and conciliation o

Political Sociology Approach to Politics seeks to study politics as a dimension of social process. Politics is held to be basically social politics. It has its roots in the social process. Politics involves interactions between the human individual, society and state. It is the order- maintaining system of society.

The main overall objective of Politics is conflict-resolution and conciliation o

The Structural-Functional Approach seeks to study politics as a system of interactions, i.e., Political System. It analyses Political System as a set of structures performing functions.
The credit for popularizing this approach goes to Gabriel Almond and his colleagues.
Structural-Functional Approach:
Structural-Functional Approach has been a very popular and useful approach to the study

The Structural-Functional Approach seeks to study politics as a system of interactions, i.e., Political System. It analyses Political System as a set of structures performing functions.

The credit for popularizing this approach goes to Gabriel Almond and his colleagues.

Structural-Functional Approach:

Structural-Functional Approach has been a very popular and useful approach to the study

Teacher's usually teach a typical classroom, but just how much does the teacher teach? Most high school classrooms today have preset lesson plans, fixed agendas, and assigned texts that the teacher decides to use; but instead assigned to the teacher by the board of education of what the students need to know. This necessary material that teachers teach gives the students knowledge. Most high schoo

Teacher's usually teach a typical classroom, but just how much does the teacher teach? Most high school classrooms today have preset lesson plans, fixed agendas, and assigned texts that the teacher decides to use; but instead assigned to the teacher by the board of education of what the students need to know. This necessary material that teachers teach gives the students knowledge. Most high schoo

There are people in the world who use the very foundation of liberty to enslave mankind. The Iranian government are exactly those people, who only want an audience for their evil.
The Iranian's logic is perfect: If every other democratic country can have nuclear weapons, why can't we, a "democratic" country have nuclear power as well? It took the world six long years to finally beat Hitler and

There are people in the world who use the very foundation of liberty to enslave mankind. The Iranian government are exactly those people, who only want an audience for their evil.

The Iranian's logic is perfect: If every other democratic country can have nuclear weapons, why can't we, a "democratic" country have nuclear power as well? It took the world six long years to finally beat Hitler and